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Today’s edition · Sun., Nov. 15

Silverton beats Dallas 31-13 in the 5A quarterfinals

Plus, ODOT's staffing is at its lowest level in 27 years.

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Football

No. 1 Silverton beat No. 9 Dallas 31-13 on Fri., Nov. 13 in the OSAA 5A quarterfinals. Dallas had won the first meeting 17-14 on Oct. 16. Statesman JournalStatesman Journal

Silverton and Western Oregon both won at home

  • Dallas13
    Silverton31
    FinalOSAA 5A quarterfinals, Nov. 13
  • UC Merced55
    Western Oregon74
    FinalGNAC-CCAA Crossover play in Monmouth

Sources: Statesman Journal, Albany Democrat-Herald

Bagels

Lauren Fuhrman-Burch may not have a brick-and-mortar for Best Coast Bagels, but demand is so high she needs a commercial kitchen. Statesman Journal

Downtown housing

Electro Apartments is tied to a $6.4 million affordable housing project downtown, and developer anticipates completion by the end of 2026. There's no confirmed leasing date yet. Salem Business Journal

Wolves

Western Oregon beat UC Merced 74-55 in Monmouth, hitting 10 threes to move to 2-1. Albany Democrat-Herald

Shop

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Holidays

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Health

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ODOT

The Oregon Department of Transportation says it has reached its lowest staffing level in 27 years, with about 700 vacant positions out of more than 4,800 authorized. The agency says it doesn't have enough ongoing revenue to fill them, and the gaps touch snow clearing, bridge repair, road maintenance and DMV offices. MedfordAlert

ODOT is down to its lowest staffing in 27 years

27 years
since ODOT staffing was this low
15%
fewer employees than in 1999, nearly
700
vacant positions, approximately
4,800
positions the Legislature authorized, more than

Source: MedfordAlert

City Day

The ' City Day at the Capitol is set for Jan. 26 at the Salem Convention Center, Philomath's city manager told councilors Monday. The annual event brings mayors, city councilors and city staff from across Oregon to Salem to push the league's legislative agenda. Philomath News

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Swan Lake, the tale of fate and magic that gets called the world's most iconic ballet, lands at the Historic Elsinore Theatre tonight when World Ballet Company brings its production to the stage. It's a rainy Sunday, so an evening with a cast of 50 international dancers and over 150 hand-sewn costumes sounds about right.

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Silverton beats Dallas 31-13 in the 5A quarterfinals

Plus, ODOT's staffing is at its lowest level in 27 years.

The TLDR

  1. Silverton beats Dallas 31-13 in the 5A quarterfinals
  2. A Salem bagel maker needs a commercial kitchen
  3. ODOT staffing hits a 27-year low
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    ODOT Staffing Reaches Lowest Level in 27 years, Agency Warns of Potential Service Cuts

    SALEM, Ore. (Nov. 15, 2026) — The Oregon Department of Transportation has reached its lowest staffing level in 27 years, with nearly 15% fewer employees than in 1999, as declining revenues and budget constraints leave the agency struggling to maintain services across the state. ODOT currently has approximately 700 vacant positions despite the Oregon Legislature

  2. Hasso Hering7 hours ago

    Historic downtown location has a new store

    On a bike ride through downtown Albany a few nights ago, I noticed that a new store had opened in the space that for many years was the location of the Bike ‘n’ Hike bicycle store. Saturday I stopped to meet the owners.

  3. Albany Democrat-Herald14 hours ago

    Wolves hit 10 threes to move to 2-1 over UC Merced

    Western Oregon used a 25-point second quarter and 21-point fourth to hit 10 threes and pull away from UC Merced 74-55 in GNAC-CCAA Crossover play in Monmouth.

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